Here is a seasonal recipe: plumcake with fresh grapes, yogurt, and chopped hazelnuts.
A simple and genuine cake that brings all the fragrances and flavors of autumn to the table. Like the classic 7-jar yogurt plumcake, in this version, I’ve chosen to use yogurt, which gives a soft and light texture, perfect for highlighting the natural sweetness of the grapes.
If you love grape desserts, you can’t miss this plumcake: easy to prepare, it stays soft for several days, and is ideal at any time of the day. It beautifully accompanies a cup of tea or coffee at breakfast, becomes a delicious energy boost at snack time, and is that simple yet irresistible indulgence after a meal that everyone loves.
I enriched the top with a generous sprinkle of chopped hazelnuts that, once baked, creates a crunchy and fragrant crust, perfectly contrasting with the softness of the dough.
Let’s see together how to prepare this delicious plumcake with fresh grapes.
See you at the next recipe!!!
ALSO TRY:
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 6People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn
- Energy 416.49 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 56.29 (g) of which sugars 25.58 (g)
- Proteins 9.00 (g)
- Fat 18.84 (g) of which saturated 2.79 (g)of which unsaturated 12.15 (g)
- Fibers 1.70 (g)
- Sodium 236.98 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 153 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
Plumcake for 6-8 people
- 7 oz black grapes (or seedless white grapes)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Half packet baking powder
- 4 oz plain yogurt (one jar)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 packet vanillin
- 1 oz chopped hazelnuts
- as needed powdered sugar
Tools
- Bowl
- Plumcake Pan
Recipe: plumcake with fresh grapes
Homemade, soft, and genuine.
Wash and remove the grapes from the bunch.
Beat the eggs well with the brown sugar and a pinch of salt until they become light and frothy.
Add the yogurt, vegetable oil, vanillin and mix with a whisk.
Gradually incorporate the sifted flour with baking powder, stirring gently from bottom to top.
Add half of the grapes to the batter, lightly flouring them to prevent sinking, then mix gently.
Butter and flour a plumcake pan about 10 inches long, pour in the mixture, place the remaining grapes on top, then distribute the chopped hazelnuts over the entire surface.
Bake in a preheated static oven at 350°F for about 45-50 minutes. Perform the toothpick test: if, after inserting it, it comes out dry, the cake is ready to be removed from the oven (baking time may vary depending on the oven).
Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and allow to cool completely.Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.
This plumcake with fresh grapes, yogurt, and hazelnuts is ideal for those who love soft and genuine cakes. Every slice offers a perfect balance between sweetness and crunchiness: a little autumn pleasure to share with family or friends.
Storage and Tips
Storage: the plumcake with fresh grapes stays soft for 2-3 days if kept at room temperature under a glass dome.
Tips: for extra flavor, add grated lemon zest to the batter.
Use seedless grapes, and if the grapes are large, cut them in half.
If desired, replace brown sugar with granulated sugar.
Use parchment paper for the pan instead of buttering and flouring.
FAQ
Can hazelnuts be replaced?
Of course! You can replace them with chopped almonds.
Can I replace the yogurt?
You can use Greek yogurt.
How to prevent grapes from sinking in the plumcake batter?
Lightly flour the grapes before adding them to the batter. This helps keep them evenly distributed.
